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People

Get Involved

Whether you are a recent alum or you graduated decades ago, we welcome you to connect with the department through a variety of events, mentoring opportunities, the Alumni Leadership Board, and celebrations.

Please select the items below that interest you, and we will be in touch about the best way for you to get involved.

Call for Speakers from Underrepresented Communities

A new opportunity for alumni from underrepresented communities: we welcome you to speak to current HCDE students about your experiences in UX research and design, and related engineering fields. If you identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+A, having a disability, or from another underrepresented community and you would like to share your experiences and expertise with our students, please let us know by completing this form.

How do you want to GIVE back to students and fellow alumni?

Lead a career talk, skill building workshop, or participate on a panel.


Mentor current students through info sessions, portfolio reviews, and other events.

Host a lab or company tour at your place of employment.

Get your company involved on an ongoing basis through recruitment activities, class collaboration, and exposure with HCDE.

Find opportunities to recruit our current students for jobs and internships.

What do you want to GET from the alumni network?


Attend continuing education talks and workshops.

Get paired with a fellow alumni mentor.

Connect with your fellow alumni at alumni happy hours and events.